Atty. John G. Harshman
John G. Harshman joined Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C. as an associate attorney in June 2015 and was named partner in 2017.
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John G. Harshman is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Frank, Gale, Bails & Pocrass, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on family law, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1987). Active member of Allegheny County (Member, Family Law Section) and Pennsylvania (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John G. Harshman joined Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass, P.C. as an associate attorney in June 2015 and was named partner in 2017
- Mr. Harshman is a 1991 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- He brings over 24 years of experience in complex divorce litigation, including business evaluation issues
- He serves as Solicitor for the Greater Pittsburgh Police Federal Credit Union and also works with the Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund for the City of Pittsburgh
- He also has served as a faculty member of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and conducts continuing legal education credit lecturing on Municipal Pensions and non-ERISA retirement benefits
- Mr. Harshman has also dedicated significant personal time to charitable endeavors such as the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure and the American Heart Association and the American Kidney Fund
- Recently, Harshman was honored as the highest private fundraiser for the American Kidney Fund in 2015
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John G. Harshman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John G. Harshman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John G. Harshman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John G. Harshman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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